Impressions Collocations
What sort of reputation does your company ___________ ?
HAVE
The adjective "COSTLY" has a similar meaning to E________.
EXPENSIVE
People in sales often get a __________ ____________ because they need to drive a lot in order to meet clients.
COMPANY CAR
Replace the italics with an expression with a similar meaning:
To avoid problems later on, let's start with some preparation before we do anything else.
UPFRONT PLANNING
We're over budget with this project! We need something to _________ ___ the costs!
BRING DOWN
When you meet someone, how do you __________ an opinion of them?
FORM
The adjective "SIMPLE" has a similar meaning to M________.
MODEST
The winner of the "Employee of the Month" contest usually gets a very high sense of ______________.
ACHIEVEMENT
Replace the italics with an expression with a similar meaning:
If we don't get back on track with the execution, we are not going to make our launch date.
(going to) MISS THE DEADLINE
She chose to leave her old job and _________ ___ her own business.
SET UP
How does your company ___________ the right type of image through it's advertising?
PROJECT
The adjective "SUSPICIOUS" has a similar meaning to M_________.
MISTRUSTFUL
You seem rather bored at your workplace. Maybe you'd get a bonus if you showed a little more ___________.
ENTHUSIASM
Replace the italics with an expression with a similar meaning:
I don't trust him to make a precise prediction due to the fact he made mistakes in the past.
ACCURATE FORECAST
He felt his old job involved too many menial tasks so he decided to _________ ___ a new challenge and change careers.
TAKE UP
How do you ________ across to people you meet for the first time?
COME
The adjective "SHOWY" has a similar meaning to O_________.
OSTENTATIOUS
The company provides free _________ ___________ to all employees, so they don't have to worry if they get sick.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Replace the italics with an expression with a similar meaning:
The launch date had to be postponed because of the fact that money was not enough.
BUDGET CONSTRAINTS
The project is difficult, but I am sure that in the end all our hard work will _________ ___ and our investment will be recovered.
PAY OFF
Do you ever _____________ an instant dislike to someone you meet for the first time?
TAKE
The adjective "CAUTIOUS" has a similar meaning to W_________.
WARY
In addition to the regular pension scheme, our employer also provides a _____________ __________ __________, so we should receive more money after we retire.
NON-CONTRIBUTORY PENSION PLAN
Replace the italics with an expression with a similar meaning:
In spite of running into problems along the way, we managed to overcome them and get the product on the market when scheduled.
MAKE THE LAUNCH DATE
All this reckless spending will _________ ___ the company's bankruptcy!
BRING ABOUT